SaFly Curl Patch
A plug-in which helps you solve the problems like 'WordPress could not establish a secure connection to WordPress.org.' caused by PHP Curl.
The facts
- Rating
- 5★ from 5
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 8 Feb 2018
- Added
- Feb 2018
- Requires WP
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- WP 4.9.31
- Downloads
- 9,812
Our analysis
AI-assistedSaFly Curl Patch is a WordPress plugin designed to address issues related to secure connections with WordPress.org, particularly those caused by PHP Curl settings. It aims to resolve problems that may arise when downloading themes, plugins, or updating WordPress due to network complications.
This plugin is suitable for users experiencing connection issues with WordPress.org. It utilises a free DNS service from Tencent to enhance domain resolution and mitigate risks of domain hijacking.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users facing secure connection issues when interacting with WordPress.org.
What it does well
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Addresses specific connection issues with WordPress.org
- ✓Utilises a third-party DNS service for improved accuracy
- ✓Maintains user privacy with clear source code access
Where it falls short
- •Limited information on additional features or settings
- •Last updated in February 2018, may not support newer WordPress versions beyond 4.9.31
Verdict
SaFly Curl Patch offers a targeted solution for specific connection problems, but its age and limited updates may affect its compatibility with newer WordPress versions.
From the developer
Jane's own description of SaFly Curl Patch, lightly tidied.
A plug-in which helps you solve the problems like ‘WordPress could not establish a secure connection to WordPress.org.’ caused by PHP Curl.
Sometimes the setting of network is complicated and uncontrollable, and users may meet the problems like ‘WordPress could not establish a secure connection to WordPress.org.’ while downloading themes, plug-ins and updating the WordPress. And this plug-in could help fix most of the problems.
Topic related: https://wordpress.org/support/topic/error-wordpress-could-not-establish-a-secure-connection-to-wordpress-org/
And thanks to Samuel Wood (https://wordpress.org/support/users/otto42/) and Steve Stern (https://wordpress.org/support/users/sterndata/).
Thrid party service we use:
We use free Http DNS service of Tencent company to resolve domain more accurately and avoid domain hijacking, and we just send the domain to 119.29.29.29 and fetch the resolve result. We respect your privacy and you can clearly figure out how the function SCP_Gethostbyname which is involved in the third party service works via its source code.